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Motiva Enterprises (1406), Norco

LDEQ Accident Report

Accident #113102
State Police #s09-0621
Accident Date2009-03-01
Report Date 2009-03-02
Follow-up Date 2009-03-05
Follow-up: Yes

Pollutants Released

Pollutant Duration Point Source Greenhouse Gas Criteria Pollutant Ozone forming chemical Amount of Release
started at 8:45pm but there was no end time reportedwater bootYESYESYESBRQ

Accident Classified As:

Cause of Problem: Seal or Gasket

There was a small leak that formed on the steam condensate water boot at the wharf's structure. This leak was caused by sealing joint material that failed on the steam condensate water boot. As a result of this leak, virgin steam condensate was discharged.

Discharge Preventable - No Information Given

no information given

Notes/Remedial Actions

spill containment was deployed and the bypass was stopped after the containment was in place. There was no evidence of oil sheen on the released steam condensate. A metal jacket was installed to re-seal the joint on the water boot